Thrivent LTC: COVID-19 Underwriting Update

Long Term Care: COVID-19 Underwriting Update Effective 12/8/20: Applicants ages 18-60 who are positive for COVID with no hospitalization, fully recovered and are symptom free for 30 days can be considered for coverage. Applicants ages 61-69 who are positive for COVID with no hospitalization, fully recovered and are symptom free for 60 days can be considered for coverage. If the applicant has not met the 60 day requirement but has a physician’s statement noting they have been seen and are fully recovered can be considered for coverage. Applicants age 70 & up who are positive for COVID with no hospitalization,
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Categories: COVID-19, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Thrivent.

TODAY! You Don’t Want to Miss This One – Earn Thousands with Our New Referral Program!

Have The LTCi Conversation Without The Stress Of Certification We’re pleased to introduce a brand new Longevity Planning Referral Program in collaboration with Integrity Marketing Group’s Long-Term Care insurance branch.   The Referral Program is EASY. You don’t have to become a Longevity Planning Specialist: no hassling with carrier contracts, producer certifications or DOI appointments. Make THOUSANDS in Referral Fees! Join Tom Randall TODAY for a Live Intro Webinar! Thurs, Dec. 10, 2020 2:00 PM  to  2:45 PM CST     For more info Visit IntegrityLTCDirect.com Download Referral Program Brochure       Questions or help registering? Call the GoldenCare
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, Long-Term Care, and Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates).

Special Invitation! 2020 Industry Updates Featuring Steve Moses

  Join us for an exciting Industry Updates presentation!     Questions? Call the GoldenCare Marketing Team at 800-842-7799! Don’t forget to subscribe to our News Digest for all the latest announcements from the Top Carriers! Check out GoldenCare News     For producer use only. Not for use with the general public.  
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, and Long-Term Care.

“Measuring The New Costs Of Care: How the pandemic is exacerbating the already rising price-points of long-term-care”

  “Measuring The New Costs Of Care: How the pandemic is exacerbating the already rising price-points of long-term-care,” Advisor Magazine   Quote: “In its 17th annual Cost Of Care survey, Genworth reveals rising costs in most areas of care. Access the full report here. … Despite the efforts of long term care providers to absorb many of the costs associated with COVID-19 as they put their own lives at risk to care for their clients, long term care costs increased substantially this year, particularly for assisted living facilities and in-home care, according to Genworth’s 17th annual Cost of Care Survey. … In
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Categories: Clippings and Industry News.

“More than 6 in 10 Americans now say they would rather die than live in nursing home: survey”

  “More than 6 in 10 Americans now say they would rather die than live in nursing home: survey,” by Amy Novotney, McKnight’s Senior Living     Quote: “In a blow to the skilled nursing industry, 61% of Americans now report that they would rather die than live in a nursing home. That’s according to a Nationwide Retirement Institute survey of almost 1,300 U.S. adults aged 24 or more years conducted by the Harris Poll. … ‘Our survey found that Americans prefer to stay in their home for long-term care (71%), and most would like to have the option of relying
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“Long-Term Care Planning Firm Sees Life-LTC Hybrid Prices Rising”

  “Long-Term Care Planning Firm Sees Life-LTC Hybrid Prices Rising,” by Allison Bell, ThinkAdvisor    Quote: “A long-term care (LTC) planning firm says it’s seeing signs that low interest rates are starting to affect prices for new life insurance policies that offer LTC benefits. Murray A. Gordon & Associates Long Term Care Planning (MAGA) of Bannockburn, Illinois, says one life-LTC hybrid issuer has warned it that prices on new life-LTC hybrids will go up about 8% to 10% in January.” LTC Comment: Well, maybe, but on the other hand, the Fed’s money-printing binge has caused equity portfolios and real estate
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“Long-Term Care Planning Firm Sees Life-LTC Hybrid Prices Rising”

“BREAKING: HHS awards nursing homes $523M in COVID-19 performance payments,” by Danielle Brown, McKnight’s LTC News     Quote: “Federal authorities announced Monday that it will be distributing $523 million in the second round of performance payments. More than 9,000 nursing homes that have successfully reduced COVID-19 related infections and deaths between September and October will receive the payments. … “This half a billion dollars in incentive payments will reward nursing homes that have shown results in their tireless work to keep their residents safe from the virus,” [HHS Secretary Alex Azar] added.” LTC Comment: Ironically, rewarding success in this way is tantamount
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“BREAKING: HHS awards nursing homes $523M in COVID-19 performance ”

“BREAKING: HHS awards nursing homes $523M in COVID-19 performance payments,” by Danielle Brown, McKnight’s LTC News     Quote: “Federal authorities announced Monday that it will be distributing $523 million in the second round of performance payments. More than 9,000 nursing homes that have successfully reduced COVID-19 related infections and deaths between September and October will receive the payments. … “This half a billion dollars in incentive payments will reward nursing homes that have shown results in their tireless work to keep their residents safe from the virus,” [HHS Secretary Alex Azar] added.” LTC Comment: Ironically, rewarding success in this way is tantamount
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Categories: Clippings and Industry News.

GoldenCare Newsletter | December 7, 2020

Read Full GoldenCare Newsletter, December 7, 2020 Edition In this GoldenCare Newsletter Edition From GoldenCare:     PROMO TIME! Perfect Portfolio Sales Incentives Now through December 31, 2020   Diversify your portfolio for greater sales success! Join us for product and sales live and prerecorded training.  Stay up-to-date on the latest products and sales strategies. Check back for our next exciting promotion! Guest Article: “Cost of Care: Trends & Insights” Genworth Enjoy!   Compliance: Updates to GoldenCare Contracting Made Easy Paperwork GoldenCare Agent Compliance Guide GoldenCare Agent Marketing Guide   Industry Updates: From Mutual of Omaha: December LTC Claims Webinar
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Industry News, Long-Term Care, Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), National Guardian Life, Thrivent, and Transamerica.

PROMO TIME | Still Time to Get Your Apps In and Earn Big in Q4

    Click Here to add additional carriers & products to your appointments. Questions? Call our Marketing Team at 800-842-7799! Don’t forget to subscribe to our News Digest for all the latest announcements from the Top Carriers! Check out GoldenCare News #goldencareagent
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Categories: GoldenCare News, Guarantee Trust Life, Industry News, Mutual of Omaha (& Affiliates), and True Freedom.